Richard “Dick” Sandeen

Richard Ernest Sandeen
“Dick”

Born in Superior, Wisconsin 06/18/1946. Passed away 12/13/2025 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis following a struggle with dementia, Influenza A and pneumonia. He was a wonderful husband, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. Dick loved teaching and coaching at Southview Middle and High School in Edina. He loved traveling the world, especially his many trips to Sweden. He was a proud member of the American Swedish Institute Male Chorus for many years. Dick’s strong faith guided his life, as he was a devoted member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Richfield since 1958.

Survived by wife, Judy Gross-Sandeen; step-daughters, Kristin (Tom) Peterson, Kimberly (Mike) Dimmick and Karol Gross; step-grandchildren, Cullen Gross, Nicole (Aaron) Kinne, Josh (Sarah) Stearns, Stephanie (Rob) Koppes, Alicia (Kevin) Rutten, Devyn (Jordan) Partington and Brandon (Teresa) Dimmick; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Sandeen; niece, Nicole (Chuck) Edward; nephew Eric Mahn; many cousins and friends around the world. Preceded in death by parents, Ernie and Marie Sandeen; and brother David Sandeen.